About the Program
This program offers participants the chance to practice their English in an authentic environment as well as experiencing the pleasures of life on the farm.
This is the perfect way to practice English without being in the classroom. Visitors to the Three Orchards Farm can start their morning by collecting fresh eggs from the chickens for breakfast. Daytime activities may include feeding and tending to the cows, chickens and sheep or planting and harvesting fruit and vegetables. There is also the opportunity to keep active with a game of tennis or volley ball, bushwalking or a swim.
The Farmstay Immersion Program is based near Gympie, approximately 170 km north of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. The Three Orchards is owned and run by an Australian couple, Tony and Lena. Program participants are accommodated in the house on the farm and are provided with delicious home cooked meals!
Small groups have the opportunity to arrange a visit to The Three Orchards at most times throughout the year. Study Tours Australia has arranged three programs within the July – August period which we hope will suit most participants. We have provided further details on how to book or you are welcome to contact STA for further information.
Program Highlights
- Stay on a real working farm
- Learn about farm animals
- Collect eggs from the hens
- Hand feed the animals
- Spot birds and Aussie animals
- Make campfire BBQs
- Fish, canoe, swim, bushwalk
- Relax in a beautiful and peaceful setting
- Use English in an authentic environment
- Small groups only (4-8 participants)
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive into Brisbane – Transfer to The 3 Orchards | Farm Orientation Welcome Bar-b que |
| 2 | Farm Activities Bushwalking | Identifying Bush Tucker (food) Star Searching |
| 3 | Swimming or Walking Through Rock Pools | Learning Bush Survival Skills Camping out with Camp Fire, Damper and Billy Tea |
| 4 | Day trip to Australia Zoo Free Time | |
| 5 | Farm Activities Sports Afternoon | Swimming, Fishing, Tennis Spotlight Searching for Animals |
| 6 | Excursion to Local Town Visiting Noosa National Park Free Time | |
| 7 | Farm Activities Canoeing Farewell party | |
| 8 | Depart | |
| Farm activities may include: bottle feeding lambs (seasonal), collecting eggs from hens; tending to cows, sheep and chickens; picking pecan nuts (seasonal); planting or picking fruit and vegetables; horse riding optional (additional AUD$80.00). | ||
